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Meet RCB’s new owner, Aryaman Birla, who played with captain Rajat Patidar, was with RR too

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been acquired completely by a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) for a whopping amount of USD 1.78 billion (approximately Rs 16,706 crore) from its current owner the United Spirits Limited. The consortium also includes The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy, but it is led by the Aditya Birla group.  "United Spirits Limited, pursuant to the meeting of its Board of Directors, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the sale of the 100 per cent equity stake held in its wholly…

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Sourav Ganguly gives honest reaction on Mitchell Starc’s uncertainty ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals, Sourav Ganguly, criticised the uncertainty over Mitchell Starc for the start of the Indian Premier League 2026, which gets underway on March 28. With Starc's availability for the initial phase of the IPL 2026 in doubt, Ganguly said that a player's unavailability hurts the team. "It hurts... because when quality players don't come in at the last minute, it shakes the balance of the team," Ganguly said during a brand endorsement. The former Indian cricketer stated that franchise making is even more difficult than making the Indian team.  "It hurts because I've…

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World

‘Paralyse you and drown you in the Gulf’: Iran’s top military adviser issues stark warning to US

New Delhi: Mohsen Rezaei, recently appointed as a senior military adviser by Mojtaba Khamenei, has delivered a strong statement. Speaking on state media, Rezaei warned that Iran could “paralyse” the United States and “sink” its ships in the Arabian Gulf if further military action is taken against Tehran. In a televised interview, Rezaei said that time is running out for the US to avoid wider conflict, suggesting there is a “final deadline” for Washington to act wisely and avoid disaster. He said Iran would go beyond tit‑for‑tat retaliation and inflict strategic damage if its infrastructure were targeted.  Iran blames Israel…

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Shubman Gill emphasises on ‘calmness’ in leadership as Gujarat Titans gear up for IPL 2026

New Delhi: Set to lead the Gujarat Titans for the third season, captain Shubman Gill has underlined the importance of clarity and composure in leadership as the team prepares for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. During the Gujarat Titans Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad, Gill highlighted staying true to oneself and remaining calm under pressure as essential qualities for guiding the team. "I think I'm just being myself, and the calmness comes from a sense of belief and security that I have within my group and in my own game," Gill said. He added, "Staying calm in any situation…

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US B-52 Stratofortress bomber issues distress call over UK airspace: Was an Iranian missile the reason?

London: A B-52H Stratofortress of the United States Air Force issued a distress call while flying over the United Kingdom on Tuesday morning, according to flight data. Data from Flightradar24 showed the aircraft sent a 7700 emergency code near Bristol. It later landed safely at RAF Fairford around 9.40 am. The cause remains unclear. The bomber had taken off at 9.20 am and returned within 18 minutes. There has been no comment from the Pentagon or the UK government. The powerful aircraft's sudden distress signal raises questions whether it had detected a threat or possibly an oncoming missile amid the ongoing…

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3 players who can replace Ben Duckett in Delhi Capitals squad for IPL 2026

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals opener Ben Duckett has pulled out of the IPL 2026. The England international noted that his focus is to do well for the national team in all three formats of the game, and to improve his red-ball game, the 31-year-old opted out of the IPL. He aims to train under Peter Moores and aims to bounce back harder in international cricket after a flop Ashes. He also spent the entire T20 World Cup on the bench, with Phil Salt and Jos Buttler opening the innings. For Delhi, it’s a major blow. They have plenty of options…

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‘India to play key role in ensuring favourable balance of power in Indo-Pacific,’ says US official

New Delhi: A senior United States official has emphasised India’s crucial role in maintaining peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting the growing importance of stronger defence ties between Washington and New Delhi amid shifting global dynamics. Speaking at an event hosted by the Ananta Centre in New Delhi, Elbridge Colby, the US Under Secretary of War for Policy, said that India’s rise is vital not only for its own citizens but also for broader regional and global interests. He underlined that the United States sees India as a key partner in ensuring a balanced distribution of power across…

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CSK pick Spencer Johnson as replacement for Nathan Ellis for IPL 2026

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings have picked Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson as a replacement for the injured Nathan Ellis for the upcoming Indian Premier League, the IPL body confirmed on Tuesday, March 24. Ellis was ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury. His compatriot Johnson joins the yellow army for Rs 1.5 crore. "Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have picked a player replacement for injured Nathan Ellis for the upcoming TATA Indian Premier League (IPL)," the IPL body said in a statement. "Johnson, who has played 13 international games – 5 ODIs and 8 T20Is…

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Business

Budget Delhi 2026-27: CM Rekha Gupta presents Rs 1.03 lakh crore budget – Check key announcements

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented a Rs 1,03,700 crore Budget for the financial year 2026-27. While presenting the Budget, the Chief Minister stressed that the national capital is progressing rapidly with the "triple engine" government. Describing it as a "green budget", she said the city is passing through a phase of transition and flagged that a "culture of freebies" had affected the growth rate, adding that the period between 2018 and 2020 saw a fall in revenue.  Here are the key announcements  A provision of Rs 11,266 crore has been made for…

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Entertainment

Mahershala Ali joins Mark Ruffalo in ‘Task’ season 2

Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali is set to join Mark Ruffalo in the second season of HBO's acclaimed crime drama "Task".   Ali will play Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with the unit led by Tom Brandis, the character played by returning star Ruffalo.   The official logline for the new season states that Brandis takes the helm of a new task force, but the deeper the operation runs, the harder it is to tell who is the target. The show is currently in pre-production.   Ali, who won two Academy…

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